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Birdwatcher for over 49 years. Nursing for 30 years. Dad. Liverpool fan. Depeche Mode devotee. Enjoys yoga and nature photography. Stroke and MG survivor.
Highlights at RSPB Otmoor today: Marsh Harrier, Red Kite, Peregrine, Kestrel, Lapwing, Curlew, Golden Plover, a Roe Deer, a beautiful rainbow and a spectacular Starling #murmuration as the sun went down
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Highlights at RSPB Otmoor today: Marsh Harrier, Red Kite, Peregrine, Kestrel, Lapwing, Curlew, Golden Plover, a Roe Deer, a beautiful rainbow and a spectacular Starling #murmuration as the sun went down
Highlights at Hillers Farm Shop bird hide this afternoon: Common Redpoll, Lesser Redpoll, Brambling, Siskin, Coal Tit, GS Woodpecker, Song Thrush, Raven over
December 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Highlights at Hillers Farm Shop bird hide this afternoon: Common Redpoll, Lesser Redpoll, Brambling, Siskin, Coal Tit, GS Woodpecker, Song Thrush, Raven over
Three of five Curlew seen in a field by Upton Warren’s Moors car park this morning; still an absolute joy to see them!
December 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Three of five Curlew seen in a field by Upton Warren’s Moors car park this morning; still an absolute joy to see them!
Highlights at Upton Warren’s Moors this morning; Curlew, Jack Snipe, Snipe, Water Rail, Lapwing, Pochard, Gadwall, Teal, Shoveler
December 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Highlights at Upton Warren’s Moors this morning; Curlew, Jack Snipe, Snipe, Water Rail, Lapwing, Pochard, Gadwall, Teal, Shoveler
Feathered highlights for November; local patch 108, all other birding patches 207
November 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Feathered highlights for November; local patch 108, all other birding patches 207
Thrilled to see so many Curlew at WWT Slimbridge today
November 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Thrilled to see so many Curlew at WWT Slimbridge today
Feathered memories at WWT Slimbridge today
November 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Feathered memories at WWT Slimbridge today
Highlights at Draycote Water this morning: Brambling, Goldeneye, Red-Breasted Merganser, Goosander, Gadwall, Teal, Fieldfare, Chiffchaff, Common Gull, Raven
November 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Highlights at Draycote Water this morning: Brambling, Goldeneye, Red-Breasted Merganser, Goosander, Gadwall, Teal, Fieldfare, Chiffchaff, Common Gull, Raven
Highlights at #belvide this morning: Peregrine, Fieldfare, Redwing, GS Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Shoveler, Pochard, Pintail, Wigeon, Teal, Buzzard, Jay
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Highlights at #belvide this morning: Peregrine, Fieldfare, Redwing, GS Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Shoveler, Pochard, Pintail, Wigeon, Teal, Buzzard, Jay
Beautiful Grey Seals with their pups at Donna Nook Nature Reserve today
November 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Beautiful Grey Seals with their pups at Donna Nook Nature Reserve today
Highlights at RSPB Blacktoft Sands today; Whooper Swan, Pink-Footed Goose, Tree Sparrow, Redwing, Fieldfare, Kingfisher, Snipe, Redshank, Marsh Harrier & Roe Deer
November 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Highlights at RSPB Blacktoft Sands today; Whooper Swan, Pink-Footed Goose, Tree Sparrow, Redwing, Fieldfare, Kingfisher, Snipe, Redshank, Marsh Harrier & Roe Deer
Feathered wildfowl memories at WWT Slimbridge today
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Feathered wildfowl memories at WWT Slimbridge today
Adorable Bewick’s return to WWT Slimbridge this week
November 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Adorable Bewick’s return to WWT Slimbridge this week
“Not on my patch!” Mute taking on Bewick’s at WWT Slimbridge today
November 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
“Not on my patch!” Mute taking on Bewick’s at WWT Slimbridge today
Feathered memories at WWT Slimbridge today including 22 Common Cranes, a Wigeon pair and a Greater White-Fronted Goose, my 200th bird this year
November 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Feathered memories at WWT Slimbridge today including 22 Common Cranes, a Wigeon pair and a Greater White-Fronted Goose, my 200th bird this year
9 strong Waderfest at WWT Slimbridge today: Temminck’s & Little Stint, Spotshank, Snipe, Blackwit, Lapwing, Avocet, Redshank & Dunlin
November 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM
9 strong Waderfest at WWT Slimbridge today: Temminck’s & Little Stint, Spotshank, Snipe, Blackwit, Lapwing, Avocet, Redshank & Dunlin
Highlights of Corfu holiday: Greater Flamingo, Zitting Cisticola, Booted Eagle, Water Pipit, Black Redstart, Spoonbill, Hawfinch, Firecrest, Sardinian Warbler, Greenshank, Spotted Flycatcher, Hooded Crow
November 3, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Highlights of Corfu holiday: Greater Flamingo, Zitting Cisticola, Booted Eagle, Water Pipit, Black Redstart, Spoonbill, Hawfinch, Firecrest, Sardinian Warbler, Greenshank, Spotted Flycatcher, Hooded Crow
Feathered highlights for September; local patch 108, all other birding patches 199
October 31, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Feathered highlights for September; local patch 108, all other birding patches 199
Highlights at WWT Martin Mere’s North West Birdwatching Festival; Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Kestrel, Pink-Footed Goose, Whooper Swan, Blackwit, Ruff, Snipe, Glossy Ibis, Great & Cattle Egrets
October 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Highlights at WWT Martin Mere’s North West Birdwatching Festival; Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Kestrel, Pink-Footed Goose, Whooper Swan, Blackwit, Ruff, Snipe, Glossy Ibis, Great & Cattle Egrets
Memories at WWT Slimbridge today
October 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Memories at WWT Slimbridge today
This Glossy Ibis pair were quite content feeding opposite Martin Smith hide even with the diggers doing their work at Slimbridge today
October 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This Glossy Ibis pair were quite content feeding opposite Martin Smith hide even with the diggers doing their work at Slimbridge today
Feathered memories at Belvide Nature Reserve today
October 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Feathered memories at Belvide Nature Reserve today
Highlights at Belvide today: Buzzard (below), Great Egret, GS Woodpecker, Lapwing, Shoveler, Pochard, Wigeon, Teal, distant drake Goldeneye, Meadow Pipit
October 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Highlights at Belvide today: Buzzard (below), Great Egret, GS Woodpecker, Lapwing, Shoveler, Pochard, Wigeon, Teal, distant drake Goldeneye, Meadow Pipit
A very murky day at WWT Welney highlights: Whooper Swan, Pink-Footed Goose, Tree Sparrow, Marsh Harrier, Kestrel, Ruff, Pintail, Wigeon, Cattle Egret
October 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
A very murky day at WWT Welney highlights: Whooper Swan, Pink-Footed Goose, Tree Sparrow, Marsh Harrier, Kestrel, Ruff, Pintail, Wigeon, Cattle Egret
Feathered highlights for September; local patch 108, all other birding patches 199
September 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Feathered highlights for September; local patch 108, all other birding patches 199